BuffettFan
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I just bought my first bag of the brine.
I tried it last night on some nice thick bone-in pork chops. Because of the length of time the chops were going to be in the brine, I mixed it according to the 1/2 strength directions on the package and brined for ~24 hours. Rinsed them, patted dry and then applied my seasonings, all per the package directions. I cooked them my usual way, seared in a CI skillet, then into the oven to 135 IT followed by a 10 minute rest.
Chops were very good, but I honestly couldn't tell any difference from my previous non-brined cooks.
So, my questions are:
Should I mix full strength for a 24 hour brine?
Should I brine longer, 36 or 48 hours?
Should I inject instead of brine?
Does chicken take the brine better than pork?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
I tried it last night on some nice thick bone-in pork chops. Because of the length of time the chops were going to be in the brine, I mixed it according to the 1/2 strength directions on the package and brined for ~24 hours. Rinsed them, patted dry and then applied my seasonings, all per the package directions. I cooked them my usual way, seared in a CI skillet, then into the oven to 135 IT followed by a 10 minute rest.
Chops were very good, but I honestly couldn't tell any difference from my previous non-brined cooks.
So, my questions are:
Should I mix full strength for a 24 hour brine?
Should I brine longer, 36 or 48 hours?
Should I inject instead of brine?
Does chicken take the brine better than pork?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!